Health and environmental concerns at Cerro Matoso6 February, 2001Workers and their trade union charge that Billiton's Colombian subsidiary is cutting corners to maximise short-term returns.
Violations against trade unionists12 September, 2000Last year, thousands of people worldwide were targeted for their trade union activities.
Download the IMF's auto report13 September, 2000"IMF Auto Report 2000" is now available under "Publications" on this website.
Norwegian metalworkers reach deal8 April, 2002Union is pleased with results and ready for the improvement in workers' purchasing power.
IMF publishes report on FTAA4 April, 2002The Free Trade Area of the Americas will present a major challenge for the labour movement. The IMF analyses its potential impact on the metal industry.
Daewoo union approves deal17 April, 2002A majority of the union's members vote in favour of a provisional agreement between General Motors and Daewoo Motor Company.
IMF points to role of Int'l Monetary Fund in crisis6 May, 2002Not only did the policies of this international financial institution fail in Argentina, but they led to the country's social and economic disintegration.
Peruvian steelworkers demand 8-hour shift6 May, 2002Company unilaterally imposed a 12-hour nightshift and openly defies the law.
Flextronics withdraws job suspensions in Malaysia7 May, 2002The union representing workers at the company's contract manufacturing plant in Shah Alam agrees to call off picket following settlement of dispute.
